Given the troubling rates in high-risk populations of PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicide, violence, and substance use disorder, the need for resilience training has never been greater. Practical evidence-based and theory-driven resilience principles and skills will be explored. Coping skills taught in clinical settings and in positive psychology will be explored with a view toward primary prevention and training-including cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence.

This course is designed especially for all emergency responders with a personal interest (such as military, police, firefighters, disaster workers) and those who support them, including mental health professionals, pastoral counselors/chaplains, leaders, and peer counselors.